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S179 KBL

1998 Rover 620

Gold Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 62098,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 KBL
MakeRover
Model620
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 100,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 97,253 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 97,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,354 miles

park brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 93,463 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,691 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 92,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 91,678 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 87,037 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 85,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,223 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 69,456 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,083 miles

more than normall travel in hand brake

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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S179 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620 in Gold with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 98,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S179 KBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S179 KBL is a 1998 Rover 620, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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